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Cluck Sandwich

The Jack in the Box Cluck Sandwich has 490 calories, with 23g protein, 54g carbs, 10g sugar, and 1260mg sodium.

Great sat fat. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

490
Calories
23g
Protein
54g
Carbs
1260mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

Almost a full meal
Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry
15

1 × 490 cal = 490 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

55%
Sodium1260mg
20%
Sat Fat4g
20%
Sugar10g

This leans salty. Balance it out with low-sodium choices today.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
490

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
22g28%
Saturated Fat
4g20%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
45mg15%
Sodium
1260mg55%
Total Carbohydrates
54g20%
Dietary Fiber
1g4%
Total Sugars
10g
Protein
23g46%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score BreakdownC
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
257.1 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.8 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
2.0 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
490 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.2 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
4.7 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

What's inside

Ingredients

Potato Brioche Bun
Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley), Water, Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Yeast, Butter, Milk Powder, Contains Less Than 2% Of Each Of The Following: Salt, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten, Cultured Wheat Flour, Vinegar, Natural Flavors, Dextrose, Guar Gum, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, Corn Starch, Maltodextrin, Dextrin, Triglycerides, Corn Flour, Spices (Turmeric, Paprika). Topping: Water, Pea Protein, Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch
Crispy Chicken Fillet
Chicken Breast Fillet With Rib Meat, Water, Seasoning (Salt, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate, Yeast Extract, Buttermilk Solids, Natural Flavors, Soybean Oil (As A Processing Aid), Not More Than 2% Silicon Dioxide Added To Prevent Caking), Sugar And Sodium Phosphates. Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Powder, Modified Cellulose Gum. Battered With: Water, Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Garlic Powder, Modified Cellulose Gum. Predusted With: Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder. Breading Set In Soybean Oil. Cooked In Canola Blend Frying Oil
Dill Pickle Slices
Cucumbers, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Contains Less than 2% of: Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Alum, Calcium Chloride, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80, Yellow 5
Jack's Good Good Sauce
Soybean Oil, Water, Brown Sugar, Tomato Paste, Prepared Mustard (Water, Distilled Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Spice), Distilled Vinegar, Egg Yolks, Salt, Contains Less Than 2% Of Buttermilk, Spices, Garlic*, Onion*, Phosphoric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Molasses, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Natural Flavors, Sugar, Celery Seed, Calcium Disodium EDTA Added To Protect Flavor, Tamarind Concentrate. *Dehydrated

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Jack in the Box Cluck Sandwich healthy?

The Jack in the Box Cluck Sandwich earns a Nom Score of C (61/100). Great sat fat. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the Jack in the Box Cluck Sandwich?

The Jack in the Box Cluck Sandwich has 490 calories, with 23g protein, 54g carbs, 10g sugar, and 1260mg sodium.

What is in the Jack in the Box Cluck Sandwich?

The Jack in the Box Cluck Sandwich is made from 4 components: Potato Brioche Bun, Crispy Chicken Fillet, Dill Pickle Slices, Jack's Good Good Sauce. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the Jack in the Box Cluck Sandwich gluten-free?

No — the allergen information for the Jack in the Box Cluck Sandwich lists wheat or gluten.

Does the Jack in the Box Cluck Sandwich contain artificial additives?

The Jack in the Box Cluck Sandwich lists 3 commonly-flagged additives: MSG, sodium benzoate, Yellow 5.

What is the Nom Score of the Jack in the Box Cluck Sandwich?

It scores C — moderate. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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